Influence of fructooligosaccharides on the fermentation profile and viable counts in a symbiotic low fat milk

Abstract

This study evaluated the effects of prebiotics on fermentation profile and growth of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, and Bifidobacterium lactis in co-cultures with Streptococcus thermophilus. Acidification rate and viability were positively influenced by the co-culture with B. lactis and by both inulin or oligofructose in low fat milk. © 2013, Sociedade Brasileira de Microbiologia.